Item No. Description DARTMOOR NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY 08 January 2016 APPLICATIONS for DETERMINATION by the COMMITTEE Report Of
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NPA/DM/16/001 DARTMOOR NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE 08 January 2016 APPLICATIONS FOR DETERMINATION BY THE COMMITTEE Report of the Head of Planning INDEX Item No. Description 1. 0565/15 - Modification to existing modern granite wall; two new granite walls to enclose existing parking area and timber gates to be fitted plus relocation of existing oil tank from outbuilding to garden (Listed Building Consent), Stone Cross Cottage, The Village, North Bovey 2. 0564/15 - Modification to existing modern granite wall; two new granite walls to enclose existing parking area and timber gates to be fitted plus relocation of existing oil tank from outbuilding to garden (Full Planning Permission - Householder), Stone Cross Cottage, The Village, North Bovey 3. 0511/15 - Removal of condition b) of permission 09/26/1371/87 to allow holiday cottage to be used as a dwelling (Full Planning Permission), The Old Farmhouse, Forestoke, Holne 1. Application No: 0565/15 District/Borough:Teignbridge District Application Type: Listed Building Consent Parish: North Bovey Grid Ref: SX739838 Officer: Christopher Hart Proposal: Modification to existing modern granite wall; two new granite walls to enclose existing parking area and timber gates to be fitted plus relocation of existing oil tank from outbuilding to garden Location: Stone Cross Cottage, The Village, North Bovey Applicant: Mr & Mrs C Hill Recommendation That consent be GRANTED Condition(s) 1. The works to which this consent relates shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this consent. 2. The proposed boundary wall shall be constructed of random granite stone using techniques to match the construction and pointing on the existing boundary wall. A sample panel shall be prepared for inspection by the Local Planning Authority and no further works shall be carried out until the sample panel has been inspected, and approved by, the Local Planning Authority. Introduction Stone Cross Cottage is a Grade II listed building located on the western side of the village green in the centre of North Bovey. The proposed works include the realignment of the existing front boundary wall, new timber access gates together with the relocation of a domestic oil tank in the rear garden of the property. The application is presented to the committee in view of the concerns raised by the Parish Council. Planning History 0328/15 New lime based wall finishes to ground floor of cottage, removal of first floor stud walling from landing to guest bedroom and repainting of exterior with vapour permeable paint Listed Building Consent Grant Conditionally 21 August 2015 0568/09 Demolish blockwork to front elevation and replace with post and beam structure with front door and glazed screens and create walled garden, demolish rear lean-to porch and create level sitting area Full Planning Permission Grant Conditionally 13 January 2010 0569/09 Demolish blockwork to front elevation and replace with post and beam structure with front door and glazed screens and create walled garden, demolish rear lean-to porch and create level sitting area, plus internal alterations Listed Building Consent Grant Conditionally 13 January 2010 05/05/1433/89 Break through stone wall. Fix purpose made timber window to match existing Listed Building Consent Grant Unconditionally 16 June 1989 0564/15 Modification to existing modern granite wall; two new granite walls to enclose existing parking area and timber gates to be fitted plus relocation of existing oil tank from outbuilding to garden Full Planning Permission - Not yet determined Householder 0565/15 Modification to existing modern granite wall; two new granite walls to enclose existing parking area and timber gates to be fitted plus relocation of existing oil tank from outbuilding to garden Listed Building Consent Not yet determined Consultations Teignbridge District Council: Does not wish to comment County EEC Directorate: No highway implications Environment Agency: Flood zone 1 - standing advice applies Historic Buildings Officer: This interesting group of thatched cottages is located in the centre of North Bovey, facing the green and close to the Parish Church. The building almost certainly contains medieval fabric, although it has been much altered in subsequent centuries. The building has clear historic, evidential and aesthetic significance. The character of the conservation area is picturesque, with thatched houses facing on to a village green. The North Bovey Conservation Area Appraisal describes the granite boundary walls of the village as giving visual cohesion to the scene. In this application, it is proposed to rebuild the existing boundary wall, removing its existing, curved return and providing a straight front with wooden gates inserted. Having checked the Tithe, 1st Edition and 2nd Edition maps, it is clear that there was no boundary wall at all in this location up until 1905; the structure is therefore relatively modern and the current arrangement, incorporating a splay and a car-parking space, quite suburban in character. The proposed realignment of the wall would actually improve the setting of the cottage and the character and appearance of the conservation area. The oil tank would be reasonably well concealed and not cause harm. Parish/Town Council Comments North Bovey PC: The PC has no objection to the relocation of the oil tank however, it considers that the new wall and access gates do not conform to the requirements of Core Strategy policies COR3 and COR4. Relevant Development Plan Policies COR1 - Sustainable Development Principles COR3 - Protection of Dartmoor’s special environmental qualities COR4 - Design and sustainable development principles COR5 - Protecting the historic built environment COR7 - Providing for the conservation of Dartmoor’s varied plant and animal life and geology DMD12 - Conservation Areas DMD1b - Delivering National Park purposes and protecting Dartmoor National Park's special qualities DMD7 - Dartmoor's built environment DMD8 - Changes to Historic Buildings Representations None to date. Observations THE PROPOSAL The application seeks listed building consent for two elements. Firstly, consent to re-site a domestic oil tank within the rear, enclosed garden of the property and secondly, the realignment of the front boundary wall adjacent to the public highway. The parking space and front garden area will be enclosed by newly installed timber gates. POLICY Core Strategy policies COR3 and COR4 require applicants to demonstrate particular regard to, amongst other features, vernacular and other historic buildings where the scale and layout shall be appropriate to the site and its surroundings, enhancing the distinctiveness of the built environment. Policy COR5 states that development proposals should seek to conserve and enhance the setting of the historic built environment. Policy DMD4 requires that development should not have an adverse effect on highway safety or detract from the special qualities of the area. Policies DMD7 and DMD8 emphasise that change within conservation areas and specifically, to heritage assets, can be accepted provided that there is no harm to the asset or wider area. Scale, detailing, materials and finishes should reflect the important characteristics of the designated asset. SUMMARY The proposed oil tank will be largely unseen, repositioned within the enclosed back garden of the property and screened by a high boundary hedge. At the front of the property, facing the village green, there is a small area of garden enclosed by an existing stone wall. A single parking space is already provided. The proposed realignment of the wall and enclosure of the parking space with timber access gates is an acceptable change which will have no harm to the setting of the listed building or wider conservation area. It is considered that all aspects of the proposed works accord with the requirements of policy. CONCLUSION The works are not considered to harm the special qualities of the designated heritage asset and the North Bovey conservation area. 2. Application No: 0564/15 District/Borough:Teignbridge District Application Type: Full Planning Permission - Parish: North Bovey Householder Grid Ref: SX739838 Officer: Christopher Hart Proposal: Modification to existing modern granite wall; two new granite walls to enclose existing parking area and timber gates to be fitted plus relocation of existing oil tank from outbuilding to garden Location: Stone Cross Cottage, The Village, North Bovey Applicant: Mr & Mrs C Hill Recommendation That permission be GRANTED Condition(s) 1. The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. 2. The proposed boundary wall shall be constructed of random granite stone using techniques to match the construction and pointing on the existing boundary wall. A sample panel shall be prepared for inspection by the Local Planning Authority and no further works shall be carried out until the sample panel has been inspected, and approved by, the Local Planning Authority. 3. The existing southern boundary hedge shall be retained and maintained in perpetuity at a height of not less than 1.5m. Introduction Stone Cross Cottage is a Grade II listed building located on the western side of the village green in the centre of North Bovey. The proposed works include the realignment of the existing front boundary wall, new timber access gates together with the relocation of a domestic oil tank in the rear garden of